1 Samuel 29–31: On the Rise of David and the Death of Saul, Which Is Also Anti-Evangelistic Beheading (Bible Talk, Ep. 97)

When you get to the end of 1 Samuel, you realize how Hannah’s prayer (1 Samuel 2:1–10) really does frame everything that’s to come.

SHOW NOTES

4:12 / Why does it matter where the Philistines gather their forces? (29:1)

5:47 / As the Philistines near the Israelites for battle, Achish sends David back to the land of the Philistines. (29:6–11)

8:50 / How does David respond when the Amalekite raid provokes his people to turn on him? (30:1–6)

12:44 / How does an ephod work again? Should I get one? (30:7–10)

15:14 / How are Genesis 14, Judges 6–8, and 1 Samuel 30 parallel narratives?

18:06 / What do we learn about David’s character in 1 Samuel 30?

19:46 / “David’s everywhere doing everything.” (30:16–30)

24:28 / How did the author of 1 Samuel intend Saul’s death-wish to be understood? (31:4)

29:12 / Saul dies like the kings of the nations. (31:6–13) 

32:01 / Looking back, Hannah’s song is a spectacular summary of 1 Samuel. (2:1–10)

34:29 / How does the Philistines’ anti-gospel anticipate what God will do in Christ? (31:9)

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